Sarah's Oil

2025 · 103 min · EN · PG · 7.8 (106 votes)

Dir. Cyrus Nowrasteh · Starring Naya Desir-Johnson, Sonequa Martin-Green, Zachary Levi, Garret Dillahunt, Bridget Regan, Kenric Green · Music Kathryn Bostic

“Inspired by a true story of faith and fortune.”

Drama

Sarah Rector, a Black girl born in early 20th-century Oklahoma Indian Territory, believes there is oil beneath the barren land she’s allotted, and her faith proves right. As greedy oil sharks close in, Sarah turns to family, friends, and some Texas wildcatters to maintain control of her oil-rich land, eventually becoming among the nation's first Black female millionaires—at eleven years old.

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A powerful and inspiring true story of a young Black girl's unwavering faith and determination against all odds. Witness her incredible journey from humble beginnings to becoming a millionaire, proving that dreams can indeed come true.

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